By Rtn. Shreekrishna Dhittal, RC Kathmandu Height, District 3292 Information shared by ESRAG Member Rtn. Dinesh Manandhar Leaves are among the most undervalued resources in our ecosystem. Embracing leaf composting not only reduces waste but also creates nutrient-rich soil amendments that support biodiversity and promote ecosystem health. In the quaint village of Phoolbari, Nepal, Rtn. Shreekrishna Dhittal, a passionate mechanical engineer, has been on a mission to transform how communities perceive and use leaves. With a commitment to sustainability and community development, he has empowered individuals to turn waste into wealth through leaf composting. Shreekrishna’s journey began with a realization: leaves, often discarded as waste, hold immense potential as a natural resource. He discovered that the leaves from a single large shade tree could provide up to $50 (around NPR 5,000) worth of plant food and humus. This discovery motivated him to delve deeper into the process of leaf...

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